Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January (12) takes a shot while being guarded by Indiana Fever forward Natalie Achonwa (11) during a WNBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix on August 10, 2018
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Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January (12) takes a shot while being guarded by Indiana Fever forward Natalie Achonwa (11) during a WNBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix on August 10, 2018
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner goes for a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner goes for a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm forward Crystal Langhorne goes for a shot on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm forward Crystal Langhorne goes for a shot on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell drives the ball down the court on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Leilani Mitchell drives the ball down the court on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Devereaux Peters watches a play on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Devereaux Peters watches a play on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello calls out to her players on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello calls out to her players on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner reacts after a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner reacts after a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi calls to a team mate on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi calls to a team mate on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd goes for a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd goes for a basket on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm forward Natasha Howard drives the ball down the court on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Seattle Storm forward Natasha Howard drives the ball down the court on July 31, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Team Candace Parker's Angel McCoughtry (35) tries to rebound the ball against Team Delle Donne's Diana Taurasi (3) in the first half of the WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Minneapolis.
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Team Candace Parker's Angel McCoughtry (35) tries to rebound the ball against Team Delle Donne's Diana Taurasi (3) in the first half of the WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Minneapolis.
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Team Candace Parker's Chelsea Gray, right, lines up a shot against Team Delle Donne's Brittney Griner, left, in the first half of the WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Minneapolis.
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Team Candace Parker's Chelsea Gray, right, lines up a shot against Team Delle Donne's Brittney Griner, left, in the first half of the WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Minneapolis.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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After Brittney Griner was ejected from the game, the Phoenix Mercury only had two players on the bench against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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After Brittney Griner was ejected from the game, the Phoenix Mercury only had two players on the bench against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello huddles with her players against Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson rebounds the ball against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner drives to the basket against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is ejected from the game after a flagrant foul 2 for an elbow to the face of Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner shoots a free throw against the Chicago Sky in the second half on July 25, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A Mercury fan points towards the bench after a player is ejected on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A Mercury fan points towards the bench after a player is ejected on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Fans react to a Mercury basket on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore looks to pass the ball to a team mate on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore looks to pass the ball to a team mate on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Camille Little goes for a basket on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello argues with a referee on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello argues with a referee on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve argues with a referee on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve argues with a referee on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson attempts to pass the ball on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson attempts to pass the ball on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve watches the game on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve watches the game on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello gestures to her players on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello gestures to her players on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi reacts to a call on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner listens to Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi during a time out on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner listens to Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi during a time out on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello gestures to the scoreboard after a call on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello gestures to the scoreboard after a call on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi calls to her team mates on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi calls to her team mates on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to get the ball from Minnesota Lynx guard Tanisha Wright on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to get the ball from Minnesota Lynx guard Tanisha Wright on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve reacts to a play on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve reacts to a play on July 21, 2018, during the Phoenix Mercury's match up against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Mercury's Angel Robinson (0) reacts to having a foul called on her during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) and Aces' Kelsey Bone (3) jockey for position in the post during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) and Aces' Kelsey Bone (3) jockey for position in the post during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) hangs her head after picking up her fifth foul during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) hangs her head after picking up her fifth foul during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) takes to the bench after picking up her fifth foul during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) takes to the bench after picking up her fifth foul during the second half against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) walks off the court after losing 85-82 to the Acces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) makes a layup against the Aces during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) high-fives a teammate and laughs with Diana Taurasi (3) after drawing a foul against the Aces during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) high-fives a teammate and laughs with Diana Taurasi (3) after drawing a foul against the Aces during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Briann January high-fives teammates after hitting a buzzer-beating three pointer at the end of the first quarter against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Briann January high-fives teammates after hitting a buzzer-beating three pointer at the end of the first quarter against the Aces at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) shoots over the defense of Aces' Carolyn Swords (8) and Kelsey Plum (10) during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2018.
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Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) picks up the foul as she and teammate Alyssa Thomas, right, defend against Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams celebrates after being fouled while collecting a defensive rebound in the closing seconds against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half of WNBA basketball game action Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams celebrates after being fouled while collecting a defensive rebound in the closing seconds against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half of WNBA basketball game action Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Phoenix Mercury coach Sandy Brondello questions the officials during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun on Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn.. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Phoenix Mercury coach Sandy Brondello questions the officials during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun on Friday, July 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn.. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Dallas Wings guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) goes to the basket as Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January puts a contact lens back onto her eye during the first half of the team's WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January puts a contact lens back onto her eye during the first half of the team's WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings forward Azura Stevens (30) reacts with her team after a play during the second quarter against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings forward Azura Stevens (30) reacts with her team after a play during the second quarter against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) goes up to defend against Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings guard Allisha Gray (15) reacts to an injury after running into Phoenix Mercury forward Angel Robinson (0) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dallas Wings guard Allisha Gray (15) reacts to an injury after running into Phoenix Mercury forward Angel Robinson (0) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
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Mercury's head coach Sandy Brondello talks with an official during the first half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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The Mercury bench looking sparse with only eight players available to play for the game during the first half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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The Mercury bench looking sparse with only eight players available to play for the game during the first half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury leave the floor after scoring in the third quarter against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi dribbles between a double team from Sun's Brionna Jones (42) and Rachel Banham (1) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi dribbles between a double team from Sun's Brionna Jones (42) and Rachel Banham (1) during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) argues with an official after picking up her fifth foul and going to the bench during the second half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) argues with an official after picking up her fifth foul and going to the bench during the second half against the Sun at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) reacts after drawing a late foul against the Sun in the fourth quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) greets DeWanna Bonner (24) as she looks back at the official laughing after not getting a foul call on an layup against the Sun during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) greets DeWanna Bonner (24) as she looks back at the official laughing after not getting a foul call on an layup against the Sun during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) makes a layup past the defense of Sun's Chiney Ogwumike during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) drives to the basket against Sun's Chiney Ogwumike during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 5, 2018.
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Center Sylvia Fowles (34) of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket against center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Sylvia Fowles (34) of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket against center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury mascot Scorch dances during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury mascot Scorch dances during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Maya Moore (23) of the Minnesota Lynx is hit in the face by guard Briann January (12) of the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Maya Moore (23) of the Minnesota Lynx is hit in the face by guard Briann January (12) of the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury fans cheer following a score during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury fans cheer following a score during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Diana Taurasi (3) of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a call against her team during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Diana Taurasi (3) of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a call against her team during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Head coach Sandy Brondello of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a call against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Head coach Sandy Brondello of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to a call against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A close-up view of the shoes of center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A close-up view of the shoes of center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The Phoenix Mercury react late in the fourth quarter to their loss against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The Phoenix Mercury react late in the fourth quarter to their loss against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury exits the court following the Phoenix Mercury's loss against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury exits the court following the Phoenix Mercury's loss against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Dewanna Bonner (24) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against center Temi Fagbenle (14) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Dewanna Bonner (24) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against center Temi Fagbenle (14) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Diana Taurasi (3) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against center Sylvia Fowles (34) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Diana Taurasi (3) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against center Sylvia Fowles (34) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Dewanna Bonner (24) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against forward Cecilia Zandalasini (9) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Dewanna Bonner (24) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against forward Cecilia Zandalasini (9) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Leilani Mitchell (5) of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Leilani Mitchell (5) of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against guard Tanisha Wright (30) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against guard Tanisha Wright (30) of the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots a free-throw against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Center Brittney Griner (42) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots a free-throw against the Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A basketball sits on the court during the game between Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A basketball sits on the court during the game between Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner gets the rebound during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner gets the rebound during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Members of the Mercury huddle up during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Members of the Mercury huddle up during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner fight for the ball at tipoff during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner looks to pass the ball during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner looks to pass the ball during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Sancho Lyttle attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Sancho Lyttle attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson makes a free throw during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner takes a free throw during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner looks for a teammate during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner looks for a teammate during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner attempts to make a basket during the first half of the Mercury's matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Scorch, the Mercury's mascot, pumps up the crowd during a break on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Minnesota Lynx's Maya Moore celebrates a basket by Tanisha Wright against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx's Maya Moore celebrates a basket by Tanisha Wright against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx Seimone Augustus (33) looks over as Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) argues a foul call during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello gets the attention of her team against the Washington Mystics during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello gets the attention of her team against the Washington Mystics during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello calls a play against the Washington Mystics during WNBA action at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix May 30, 2018.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi takes the court to play the Dallas Wings in the season opener on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury DeWanna Bonner and Brittney Griner take the court to play the Dallas Wings in the season opener on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury DeWanna Bonner and Brittney Griner take the court to play the Dallas Wings in the season opener on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi shoots a free throw against Dallas Wings in the first half on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Diana Taurasi shoots a free throw against Dallas Wings in the first half on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner heads to the bench after picking-up her second foul against Dallas Wings in the first quarter on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner heads to the bench after picking-up her second foul against Dallas Wings in the first quarter on May 18, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Summer is a time for most to sit back, relax, and enjoy the increased heat and vibrant sun. And Devereaux Peters did just that, going to Hollywood, visiting the Grand Canyon, and spending time with her family and friends.

Peters was out of the WNBA, but the challenges facing the league and women's basketball remained close to her heart — prompting her to call attention to them on social media.

Then, somewhat out of the blue, Phoenix Mercury coach Sandy Brondello called Peters to join the team after the All-Star break.

Peters’ official return to the WNBA came Tuesday night with the Mercury in the first quarter of a game against the Seattle Storm. Peters entered the game wearing a brace to protect her left knee, which has undergone seven different surgeries. Once the game resumed, she quickly found her role: defending, rebounding and doing the little things.

She finished with four rebounds in her first 14 minutes of play since 2016.

“It’s always hard to come in late into a season,” Brondello said. “You have to learn all these new plays, all these players. For her, I thought she had solid minutes. I mean she’s had two practices, an hour each, so I thought what she gave us is what we’re looking for. She’ll get better with more time.”

The 28-year-old has a consistent experience on her resume: winning. Peters was drafted into the Minnesota Lynx’s organization, where she won two championships. Her pedigree is what Brondello was fond of.

“Well, she’s played in the league before and won a championship,” Brondello said. “There’s not a lot of depth out there. So, I thought it was important to bring a veteran in because they pick up things quicker maybe than a rookie. She has experience, so why not give her a go?”

But Peters’ return to the league doesn’t come without some controversy.

Just last week, she critiqued WNBA referees on Twitter, calling them “hot steaming garbage” this season. She clearly didn’t know she’d be contacted for a job this late into the season, but nonetheless, she’s employed and won't go back on her assessment.

“I say what I want to say. I’m not going to delete tweets,” Peters said. “If you follow me, you know that's how I am. You know I’m very outspoken. I don’t feel any type of way, I say what I wanna say with my chest, it is what it is. I mean if they feel some type of way, that’s fine. I don’t think I lied.”

Back in July, she gained attention for calling out men who think they can beat her one-on-one in basketball because she’s a woman.

“You know, it just happened to happen to me one day,” Peters said. “I honestly didn’t think it was going to be that big of a deal to be serious. Like, I really didn’t. I just tweeted it, like I just talk sometimes, and it’s just what it was, and it just blew up out of nowhere, obviously because a lot of us have the same experience. We’ve all experienced that, especially as professional players. That’s the first thing they say to us almost every time. I guarantee you everybody in here has had that experience where some man has been like, ‘Oh, I bet I can beat you.’"

Peters' discussion of her Twitter rant become a live monologue, eventually drawing in teammate Brittney Griner.

“We’ve all experienced it, we all know,” Peters said. “So, I think because it was so relatable is why it blew up. We’ve all been through it, really just women athletes, in general, I feel like that’s just something we have to deal with.”